Originally Posted by SpeedJunkie
You would be suprised how functional some people are at the legal limit, I seriously regret what I did but I felt completely capable. The officer did not know I was drunk other than the smell of liquor on me.
What was the reason he pulled you over?
I agree that some people can function(not as well as they would sober) but there's more than smelling liquor on you and then they take you to jail.
He had to offer you tests to take(at the traffic stop). If you fail them, then you're taken for the breath test.
People "feel" they are fine and functional but the truth is that it will slow your reaction time and makes it harder(not impossible) to focus on multiple things at once. That's what the tests do. They make you consentrate on different things at once(I think they call it divided attention tests...could be wrong though).
There are sites all over the internet that will tell you about them.
Tell your friend to get an attorney. As far as fines and punishment, it will some what depend on the city but the state has guidelines for the minimum and maximum punishment(fines and jail time) for DUI. You should be able to find in on the internet somewhere. I'll see if I can find it. If all else fails, tell him to ask an attorney or call the court house for the worse case senerio punishment.
Good luck